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November 2024
Mathews Gardening Group Monthly Meetings
Comprised mostly of beginner or intermediate gardeners, Mathews Gardening Group meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month (except November and December- third Wednesdays), and will offer regional experts as speakers to continuously improve and sharpen each member's gardening skills. For more information, please contact the Mathews VCE office at (804) 725-7196 or by email at [email protected] for more information.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Farmers Market
Join the Mathews Main Street Committee for a special Thanksgiving holiday Farmers Market! Give thanks for your local farmers, artisans, and bakers by filling your holiday tables with locally produced seasonal specials. Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway donated by Our Lil Gang Farms! Purchase tickets, $3.00, at the Mathews Memorial Library, MCVIC, and the Farmers Market. The winner will be chosen at the end of the November 23rd market. There will be more vendor raffles during the market too! Bring the entire…
Find out more »December 2024
Annual Rockfish Tournament
Join the Rotary Club and Morningstar Marina in this year's Annual Rockfish Tournament! With a first prize of $2,000, and $4,000 guaranteed cash prizes, you can win some Christmas money, catch some rockfish, and support a great local organization! Captain Registration is from 5-7 pm on 12/6! $200/ boat entry fee with unlimited anglers.
Find out more »East River Lighted Christmas Boat Parade
Warm up by the fire pits and enjoy the lighted boats! Boats will make two passes by the Wharf. Cookies and hot beverages are available. Parking available on-site.
Find out more »Main Street Holiday Night Market & Tree Lighting
Shops will be open until 7 pm, with refreshments. Pick up a punch-card and find the hidden blue crabs in each shop, and be entered into a drawing for a family prize basket. Carolers will sing along the streets, and Santa will be taking appearances throughout town! Join the carolers for hot chocolate, winner announcements, and tree lighting at Westville Church at 7 pm!
Find out more »Mathews Christmas Parade 2024
This year's Mathews Christmas Parade theme is "Blue Crab Christmas!" The parade will be held on Saturday December 14, at 1 PM! There is no rain date if the parade is cancelled due to inclement weather, and the parade will take place rain or shine. Prizes will be awarded for the best entry in each of the following categories: Civic, Animal, Walking Unit, School, Commercial, Motorized, Church, Parade Theme, and Antique Vehicle. The parade will run from Thomas Hunter Middle School to Chesapeake Bank. Directly…
Find out more »May 2025
May Faire 2025- A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices & Wharfs
Friday, Saturday, May 2 & 3, May Faire 2025 “A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices and Wharfs” This year, a two-day county fair-type of event, with crafters, food trucks, and entertainment, a children’s corner, Pound Cake contest, photography contest and our traditional May Pole dance. May Faire is sponsored by the Mathews Museum, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. Visit www.mathewsvamuseu.org for information.
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